Yard Operative

Eh Smith (builders Merchants) Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading builders' merchant in the UK is seeking a Yard Operative at their Birmingham depot. Responsibilities include excellent customer service, stock handling, and order picking. Ideal candidates will have experience with heavy-side building materials and a valid forklift licence. The position offers a competitive salary and various company benefits including a profit share bonus and pension scheme.

Benefits

Company Profit Share Bonus

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice

Company workwear/PPE provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Familiarity with stock handling and building materials.
• Valid forklift licence required.
• Experience driving counterbalance and combination forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Picking orders and serving customers.
• Assisting with loading/unloading HGV vehicles safely.
• Stock rotation and maintenance.
• Delivering excellent service to trade customers and public.
• Adhering to health and safety standards.

Skills

Customer service

Stock handling

Heavy-side building materials knowledge

Forklift operation

Tools

Counterbalance forklift

Combination forklift

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Yard Operative has become available based at our Olton delivery depot.

The Role

We require an enthusiastic individual who can provide excellent customer service to our trade and retail customers. You will be working in the yard and warehouse to retrieve stock as well as preparing and picking orders to be loaded onto our lorries for delivery.

Person & Skills

The successful candidate will be familiar with all aspects of stock handling and have knowledge of heavy-side building materials. Ideally you will have recent experience of driving a counterbalance and combination forklift, as well as having a valid forklift licence.

Key Tasks

• Picking orders and serving Customers
• Assisting with Loading / Unloading of HGV vehicles in a safe manner
• Stock rotation and maintenance
• Delivering a safe, First class service to our valued trade customers and members of the public
• Health & Safety awareness/adherence.

• Basic salary of £28,311.20 (£12.81 per hour)
• Company Profit Share Bonus (dependant on company performance)
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – Salary Sacrifice
• Company workwear/PPE provided
• Employee Assistance Programme

Location

Brighton Road, Birmingham

About Us

With over a century of experience in the construction industry, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s largest independent builders’ merchants. Our network of branches across the Midlands and South-East offer a wide range of building materials and expert advice to everyone from national housebuilders to local tradespeople and DIY enthusiasts. Whether it’s bricks and blocks, timber, landscaping supplies, or specialist products, we deliver with reliability and care. Our knowledgeable staff, responsive service and strong supply partnerships ensure our customers can depend on us to keep their projects moving forward.

We have a deep-rooted commitment to our people and communities, and giving back is core to who we are. Each year we donate a portion of our profits to the EH Smith Charitable Trust, supporting local charities and not-for-profit organisations that make a real difference in the communities we serve.

Our People

At the heart of our business are our colleagues, and that’s why we champion a people-first culture that is caring, respectful and genuinely supportive. We prioritise our colleagues’ well‑being and growth, fostering a culture where individuals feel valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

We believe that learning never stops, and so we actively invest in the development of our colleagues, providing opportunities to grow and thrive in an inclusive, positive environment. Whether someone is just starting their journey with us or looking to take the next step, we provide the tools, encouragement, and opportunities to help them grow and thrive.